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Guy Bourgouin
MPP
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Bourgouin in 2019
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| Critic, Francophone Affairs | |
| Assumed office August 23, 2018 |
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| Leader | Marit Stiles |
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Mushkegowuk—James Bay |
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| Assumed office June 7, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Riding established |
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| Political party | New Democratic |
| Occupation | Union leader |
Guy Bourgouin is a Canadian politician. He was chosen by voters in the 2018 provincial election. He represents an area called Mushkegowuk—James Bay. He is part of the Ontario New Democratic Party.
About Guy Bourgouin
Guy Bourgouin is from the Métis community. He grew up in Dubreuilville, Ontario. Before becoming a politician, he was a leader for a workers' group called United Steelworkers in Kapuskasing.
His Political Journey
In 2018, Guy Bourgouin was elected as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP). An MPP is someone elected to represent a specific area in the provincial government. They work in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to make laws for the province.
He was one of three MPPs with Indigenous heritage elected in 2018. The others were Suze Morrison and Sol Mamakwa.
Helping His Community
As of August 2024, Guy Bourgouin helps speak for the opposition party. He focuses on important topics like French-speaking affairs, mining, and natural resources. This means he works to make sure these areas are well-represented in the government.
